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Hawaiian Chicken Grillers are one of my favorite things to cook on the grill! I used to buy them at the local grocery store, but once I realized how simple they are to make.....I started making my own. They are really, really easy to make and do not require any special gadgets. 🙂
How to make Hawaiian Chicken Grillers:
Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap on a hard surface. Use a rolling pin to flatten out the chicken breasts until they are an even thickness, but not too thin. I place my hand on top to "feel" if they are even.
Slice the chicken breasts in half to form 4 equal portions. For larger grillers, use 4 separate breasts and skip this step.
With the smooth side of the chicken breast facing down, place a small amount of ham cubes in the center of the chicken breast.
Place pineapple chunks on top of the ham.
Roll up the side to enclose the filling. Don't worry if it won't stay together, just give it a try.
Place a strip of bacon on your work surface. Place the chicken packet on top of the bacon and wrap it around to hold the chicken together. Now take a second strip of bacon and wrap it around the opposite direction to completely enclose the chicken and filling.
Place chicken grillers on a preheated grill and cook for 10 minutes.
Flip over and cook for an additional 10 - 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees. If bacon doesn't want to stay in place, just try to maneuver it back into place with your fingers or an extra pair of tongs.
*Alternate cooking method - Place grillers in an uncovered baking dish, and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes.
Remove from grill or oven, and allow to rest for 5 - 10 minutes before serving. I serve mine with Teriyaki Sauce or Whiskey Glaze.
See, I wasn't lying....totally easy to make! The other reason that I started to make my own, was so that I would know exactly what products were being used. You will notice that the recipe calls for organic chicken breasts and un-cured bacon. I tried to find the least processed ham cubes that I could and the pineapple was cut up by yours truly 🙂 The ones that you purchase at the grocery store are also much bigger, like they used chicken breasts from a scientific experiment huge! These are much closer to the appropriate size for a meal.
The sauce that you see above is my Whiskey Glaze, which worked perfectly with my Italian Pasta Salad. Normally I use Teriyaki Sauce and serve it with rice and vegetables.. Alex prefers his with Bourbon and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce! 🙂
Enjoy!!
Hawaiian Chicken Grillers
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pound organic chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup chopped ham
- 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
- 8 slices uncured thick-cut bacon
- sauce of your choice
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap on a hard surface. Use a rolling pin to flatten out the chicken breasts until they are an even thickness, but not too thin. I place my hand on top to “feel” if they are even.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half to form 4 equal portions. For larger grillers, use 4 separate breasts and skip this step.
- With the smooth side of the chicken breast facing down, place a small amount of ham cubes in the center of the chicken breast.
- Place pineapple chunks on top of the ham.
- Roll up the side to enclose the filling. Don’t worry if it won’t stay together, just give it a try.
- Place a strip of bacon on your work surface. Place the chicken packet on top of the bacon and wrap it around to hold the chicken together. Now take a second strip of bacon and wrap it around the opposite direction to completely enclose the chicken and filling.
- Place chicken grillers on a preheated grill and cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip over and cook for an additional 10 – 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees. If bacon doesn’t want to stay in place, just try to maneuver it back into place with your fingers or an extra pair of tongs.
- *Alternate cooking method – Place grillers in an uncovered baking dish, and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes.
- Remove from grill or oven, and allow to rest for 5 – 10 minutes before serving. I serve mine with Teriyaki Sauce or Whiskey Glaze.
Notes
Nutrition
karen says
OMG OMG OMG OMG....I NEED to make these even if I am the only one who will eat them. I think I could actually do this too....I am going to pin this and print it out!!!!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
YAY!!! Can't wait for our first "triple awesome" Best Of The Weekend party together tomorrow! Woohoo!! 🙂
xoxo
Cindy Eikenberg says
Lisa, this recipe sounds awesome!!! Am so excited to get these party started with you and Claire! It is going to be one GOOD time and send me over one of those boozy brownie! 🙂
tanya says
I love he bacon wrapped around this chicken! I can practically taste all the delicious flavors!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I need to make this when my husband is home for dinner! He would love this 😉
Theresa says
This looks amazing! Yum! Don't forget to drop by & link up when you have time 😉 Glad to catch up with you today. Theresa
Joanne T Ferguson says
G'day and big congrats, well done!
Just like your chicken dish, the hosting sounds like fun!
Cheers! Joanne
Kristina & Millie says
Looks so yummy! can't wait to try this! Found you via the Gathering Spot! Thanks for sharing!
a says
these look so good, and I think they do look pretty easy.... I want to party with you. will make a note thanks nice post Andi
Jessica @ All She Cooks says
These look SO good!! Wowzer! Thanks for linking this to Wonderful Food Wednesday.
Diane says
Love this. I agree about the chicken breast size. Sometime they are so huge that I won't buy them. lol! Thanks for sharing at The Gathering Spot this week.
Lizy @ http://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com/ says
These are the cutest and tastiest chicken wraps ever! and bacon...wow...you hit it out of the ballpark with this one! Great Recipe Lisa! Came over to visit you via Home Maid Simple
Lizy
Easy Life Meal & Party Planning says
I love how pretty, simple and easy these chicken grillers are and they sound delish to boot!
Easy Life Meal & Party Planning
Adelina Priddis says
They're little bundles of joy wrapped up in bacon, yummy!
I'm excited about your new party! How very fun!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
What a yummy way to cook chicken! Bacon wrapped anything is fabulous! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #21!
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
Anyonita says
OH HOW DID I MISS THIS POST?! These little parcels of yum are PERFECT for summer! Omg, girl! 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!
Ruthie says
What a fun dinner... looks wonderful! I'm so glad you came to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell last week... this week I'm co-hosting a HUGE bash with 2 other bloggers! Come on over and share again! xoxo~ Ruthie
Sarah @ The Chef Next Door says
Wow, this looks delicious! I love anything wrapped in bacon. 😉 Thanks for sharing at the Foodie Friends Friday party this week! Happy Labor Day!